Rising from the Ashes The Heiress They Tried to Erase

Chapter 674:

Murmurs rippled through the crowd, though this time, every glance in Richard’s direction was laced with disappointment.

Someone finally spoke up, unable to hold back anymore. “Will Richard ever know when to quit? He went out of his way just to destroy Maia. I can’t even begin to picture what her life must’ve been like growing up with the Morgan family.”

Another voice chimed in, “It’s heartbreaking, honestly. After everything she’s endured, it’s no wonder Maia wanted to leave the Morgan family behind.”

Everyone watching held their breath, eyes fixed on the unfolding scene.

The guard’s face remained unreadable as he flipped open the heavy record book, thumbed through the pages, and positioned Maia’s file so it was clearly visible on the broadcast.

“Throughout Maia’s imprisonment, she maintained exemplary conduct. There

continued with a grave tone, “Only two significant notes appear. On her very first day, Maia suffered such severe injuries that she required emergency care.

was officially confirmed by the institution itself, unraveling

silent. Not a

Richard head-on. “Weren’t you just saying those inmates were coerced? How do

for seventeen years, shouldn’t you care for and protect her? Just because she’s not your

frozen, his face drained of all color as

helplessly, each attempt at speech

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fury ignited